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Macq launches retail fusion

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 NOV 2007
... retail investors to have a greater weighting to the emerging markets in Asia within their portfolio. "In times of market volatility, capital protected products also become very popular. This is because they provide peace of mind to the client that their ...

Volatility fails to dampen super returns

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 NOV 2007
Recent volatility has failed to dent long-term superannuation returns, with five-year default fund average returns topping 12 per cent for the first time since funds started reporting monthly, according to the latest monthly SelectingSuper Default Option ...

AXA inflows stay strong after June 30

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 26 OCT 2007
... put this down to investor preference for cash term deposits, thanks to local rates of 8.25 per cent, financial market volatility and the collapse of local finance companies, among others

Vanguard arms investors with Plain Talk

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 OCT 2007
... test and improve their knowledge on each topic. Jeremy Duffield, managing director at Vanguard, said recent market volatility had highlighted the need for investors to understand what they are invested in while reinforcing the importance of a long term ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 22 OCT 2007
... Television, Energy Developments and Challenger Infrastructure and a few others are up," he said. He expected market volatility to continue. "It is the anniversary of the crash in 1987 so it is a bit hard to tell exactly what is happening... but my gut ...

Saddle up the greenback

SUZY MAC  |  MONDAY, 8 OCT 2007
... between our dollar and the greenback in the next six to 12 months, Westpac economists, are forecasting that continuing volatility will see our dollar sit around 90-92 US cents for the best part of 2008. India's stock market and companies are also particularly ...

To tailor or not to tailor

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 OCT 2007
... planners' desire to tailor portfolios for each and every client meant some could end up overwhelmed and in trouble when volatility hit. "Realistically, if you call yourself an active planner, how do you actively get in and service 250, 300 or even 500 ...

MPG eyes commercial property

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 28 SEP 2007
... out of reach of most individual property investors," Gorman said, adding "Domestically focussed, the trust offers low-volatility and is not exposed to foreign currency and interest rate risks associated with many international-based property investments." ...

DIY investors all cashed up

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 27 SEP 2007
... property, with 57 per cent of those with higher balances parking their cash in online saving accounts. "With continued volatility in the markets, DIY investors will increasingly look for more safe havens, and to diversify into high yielding online savings ...

Bear bargains and ambulance chasers

SUZY MAC  |  THURSDAY, 27 SEP 2007
... markets, with Japanese stocks in particular responding well. Consensus seems to be that beyond potential short-term volatility, falling US rates will be positive for shares on a 3, 6 and 12-month view.